ZEN FILMMAKINGTHE ROLLER BLADE SEVEN AKA LEGEND OF THE ROLLER BLADE SEVEN and RETURN OF THE ROLLER BLADE SEVEN were the first two films created in the unique style of filmmaking known as Zen Filmmaking.

FILMING LOCATIONS:The ROLLER BLADE SEVEN and its sequel were filmed at several spectacular locations. They include:

◆ Bronson Cave. A great Hollywood landmark and shooting location that has been used in numerous films and television series including its use as The Bat Cave in the 1960s television series, Batman.◆ The Sepulveda Dam. A functioning dam and filming location for such films as, Escape from New York.◆ Vasquez Rocks. This location has been seen in numerous films including Donald G. Jackson's, Hell Comes to Frogtown. ◆ The L.A. River Basin. A location used in numerous films and television series. ◆ The Griffith Observatory. A Hollywood landmark and location used in such films as, Terminator.◆ El Mirage Dry Lake where numerous films, commercials, and music videos have been shot; from the 1930s forward.

CAMERAS:The Roller Blade Seven was filmed on 16mm film. The primary cameras that were used were the Aaton XTR, the Arriflex BL, the Bolex Rex 4 with a 24p motor, and the Canon Scoopic.

There was over one-hundred hours of actual filmed footage that was used to create the final edits of The Roller Blade Seven and Return of the Roller Blade Seven.

HAWK WARRIOR OF THE WHEELZONECheck out the film, Hawk: Warrior of the Wheelzone, for a different version of The Roller Blade Seven and a rare glimpse into the Zen Filmmaking legacy of Scott Shaw and Donald G. Jackson. This version of the film was created when Jackson asked Shaw to go back into the two films a reconstruct a more action-adventure orientated feature. This was done at a time when Jackson was seeking financing for the team to make another sequel to Roller Blade Seven titled, Wheelzone Rangers.

Sometime things are better spoken in a language you do not understand.

This is a Wild Ride re-edited version of The Roller Blade Seven dubbed in the Hungarian language.

RE-RETURN OF THE ROLLER BLADE SEVENThis is a RARE, Wild Ride, Never-Released, Re-Mastered, Screening Copy of a film titled, RETURN OF THE ROLLER BLADE SEVEN. This is not, however, the Director's Cut or the version of the film RETURN OF THE ROLLER BLADE SEVEN created by the filmmakers: Donald G. Jackson and Scott Shaw. Thus, it has been Re-Tilted, RE-RETURN OF THE ROLLER BLADE SEVEN. This is an alternative version edition by people outside of the primary filmmaking team who merged scenes from the two films. This version of the film provides an interesting look into the re-thinking of The Roller Blade Seven.

The film, Interview, is a Scott Shaw Zen Documentary providing a rare behind-the-scenes look at the making of THE ROLLER BLADE SEVEN.

ROLLERBLADE SEVEN: THE UNSEEN SCENESDuring the 1991 creation of The Roller Blade Seven and its sequel, Return of the Roller Blade Seven, the filmmakers: Donald G. Jackson and Scott Shaw shot over twenty-four hours of 16mm footage. Much of that footage was never used for the final edits of these two feature films. Narrated by Scott Shaw, this film explores the unused footage and takes the viewer behind the scenes of these Cult Film Classics.

Over the years there has been a lot of speculation about the characters, the true meaning of the scenes, the use of dialogue, and the creative process used in the creation of The Roller Blade Seven. To provide a detailed explanation of this film, Scott Shaw devoted a chapter in his book, Zen Filmmaking, that explains the creation of this film. Click on the title to pick up your copy and find out what really took place.

The Roller Blade Seven became the first Zen Film—meaning no screenplay was used in its creation. Prior to the commencement of filming, however, the filmmakers: Scott Shaw and Donald G. Jackson did set about on a traditional course of filmmaking for the movie. As such, Scott Shaw wrote an extended treatment for the film. To read the original concept for the movie, which is vastly differs from the final film, check out Scott Shaw's book, The Screenplays. This books also presents other screenplays created by Scott Shaw.

The Psychotronic Video Guide To Film also has an extended review of The Roller Blade Seven. Though this author somewhat confuses the title and the release history, it too is humorous.ASK ME:From the moment The Roller Blade Seven was first released, over twenty-five years ago, there has been an enormous amount of discussion about this film. There are some very funny reviews out there in magazines, books, and on the internet about this film. A few of the published reviews and discussions are detailed above. As the online reviews come and go we no longer link to them. There was even a couple of music videos made by using the footage from this film many years ago. The fact is, though a lot of people speak about and discuss this film, (both loving it and hating it), much of the discussion about the creative process and the mindset employed to make this film is incorrect. What people assume happened did not actually occur. Even some of the cast and crew members have gotten it wrong when they have spoken about this film to the media. As they were not there through the whole process of production and post production, they could not have truly understood our process. With the passing of Donald G. Jackson over a decade ago, I am the only person left who knows the truth about the creation of this film and its sequel(s). So, if you want the facts, ask me.

More Production and Publicity Stills:Joe Estevez and Scott Shaw at Bronson Cave during the filming of Roller Blade Seven.

Scott Shaw and Karen Black on the set of Roller Blade Seven.

Scott Shaw and Rhonda Shear on the set of Roller Blade Seven.

Sam Mann, Kabuki, (Claudia Scholtz), William Smith, Allison Chase, and Scott Shaw on the set of Roller Blade Seven.

Scott Shaw and Frank Stallone.

Kabuki in Makeup. Behind the Scenes on The Roller Blade Seven.

There has long been a discussion about why there was not actually a crew of seven members in the Roller Blade Seven. We explain this as Roller Blade Seven is the ultimate level of human consciousness in Return of the Roller Blade Seven. But, yes, originally there were the Roller Blade Seven. Here is a photograph of the actual Roller Blade Seven on the first day of filming. Most of these characters never made it past the first weekend of production, however.